Caramelized Onion And Portobello Mushroom Soup Recipes

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute onions and thyme in 1 tablespoon butter until onions are tender, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, over low heat for 20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove onions to a bowl., In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add mushrooms, brandy if desired and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Return onions to pan. Add broth, wine and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until onions are very tender. , Meanwhile, place French bread slices on a baking sheet; top each slice with provolone cheese. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Discard thyme sprigs from soup; top soup with cheese-topped bread.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SOUP WITH GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large pot over high heat. Add onions and thyme; sauté until onions begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cook until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to medium bowl.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté until soft, about 12 minutes. Add Cognac and garlic; stir 20 seconds. Stir in onion mixture, then broth and wine. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until onions are very tender, about 45 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs. Season soup with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly; cover and chill. Bring to simmer before serving.)
• Preheat broiler. Place baguette slices on large baking sheet. Spread goat cheese on baguette slices, dividing equally. Broil goat cheese croutons until cheese begins to brown in spots, about 30 seconds. Divide soup among 6 bowls. Top with croutons and serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoons butter in heavy large pot over high heat. Add onions and thyme; saute until onions begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cook until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to medium bowl.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; saute until soft, about 12 minutes. Add Cognac and garlic; stir 20 seconds. Stir in onion mixture, then broth and wine. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until onions are very tender about 45 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs. Season soup with salt and pepper.
• Preheat broiler. Place baguette slices on large baking sheet. Spread goat cheese on baguette slices, dividing equally. Broil goat cheese croutons until cheese begins to brown in spots, about 30 seconds. Divide soup among 6 bowls. Top with croutons and serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Place porcini in a bowl. Cover with 2 cups boiling water; let sit until softened, about 20 minutes. Remove from liquid. Finely chop, and set aside. Strain liquid through fine cheesecloth or a coffee filter, discarding grit; set aside.
• Place orzo in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Toast, stirring continuously, until light golden, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil; add toasted orzo; cook until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
• Warm olive oil in a stockpot over low heat. Add Vidalia onion, yellow onion, shallot, and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Increase heat to medium; add cremini mushrooms; saute, stirring frequently, until mushrooms have softened and browned, about 8 minutes. Add Madeira; cook 1 minute more. Add reserved porcini, reserved strained liquid, beef stock, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Add reserved pasta; continue to cook until pasta is heated through, about 2 minutes more. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.